Peaks Fly Fishing Podcast

On a beautiful early autumn afternoon, David returns to his childhood fishing roots with a simple, enduring approach: traditional upstream nymphing for grayling with Frank Sawyer's famous Killer Bug. With the river as his soundtrack, he revisits the pleasure of reading the water, placing a careful cast and watching for the smallest sign of a take. It's a chance to slow down, reconnect with a much-loved method and enjoy the quiet concentration that makes river fishing so absorbing. Join David beside the water for an afternoon of autumn grayling fishing, childhood memories and a reminder of just how much enjoyment a simple fly and a thoughtful approach can bring.

The mayfly season should be at its absolute peak... but the river has other ideas. With difficult conditions, inconsistent hatches and trout refusing to play by the rules, most anglers would tie on a nymph and get on with catching fish. Not this time. In this completely unscripted challenge, David commits to fishing a dry mayfly from start to finish, refusing to switch tactics no matter how tough the conditions become. Will confidence and perseverance be rewarded, or will the river prove that sometimes you simply have to adapt?

After a long winter off, David's back on the river. The sun's out, but the water's still cold and the fish aren't giving much away. In this episode, he's out searching for his first trout of the season. Covering water, keeping it simple, and making the most of being back out there. No fuss. Just early season fishing, cold water, and the chance of a wild trout.

In this episode David ventures back on to the river as the trout season draws to a close. After a recent big lift of water, conditions looked prime. Torn between taking the dry outfit or the nymphing gear, he opts for the Euro nymphing setup – but will it pay off? David shares how he approached the freshened flows, reading the water, and why staying in touch with the flies is the key to feeling those subtle end-of-season takes from trout and grayling.

In this episode David is saltwater fly fishing in Anglesey. It's an overcast day and the water is clear, perfect for exploring the rocky coastline with a fly rod. Bass are prowling the surf, pollack are lying deep in the kelp beds, and shoals of mackerel could turn up at any moment. Join David as he talks through fly choice, presentation, and the excitement of hooking powerful saltwater fish on light tackle. It's about the fishing, the coastal wildlife, and the feeling of standing in the tide with the chance of a wild fish gracing the line!